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X-Pro Minidirtbike motocross motorcycle — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsBurnsFireInjuriesJan 10, 2020
Photo from the official notice: X-Pro Minidirtbike motocross motorcycle — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: X-Pro Minidirtbike motocross motorcycle — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product has sharp edges and angles. Consequently the user could become injured while riding the bike.Accessible parts become hot during use. If touched, the user could burn. The fuel shut-off control is located at the carburettor intake and the vent hose of the fuel tank has no support. Consequently, fuel could leak onto hot surfaces and lead to a fire.The speed limiting device does not work. As a result, the vehicle could reach high speeds and make the user lose control, increasing the risk of accident. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16029.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (04/12/2019)

Product description

Small motocross motorcycle (dirt bike) intended for children or persons under 90 kg weight.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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